Chapter 504

Huangtu's face changed abruptly. He wasn't stupid; if he hadn't tasted the meaning by now, he wouldn't be worthy of being the Tsuchikage.

On the other side, the Waterfall Shinobi leader, who was being rescued and still gasping for air, was also stunned, but quickly reacted. As the top leader of a village, although his personality might contain elements of indecision, he was definitely not stupid.

A complex expression flashed in the leader's eyes.

Although he hadn't fully figured out what this suddenly appearing Fourth Mizukage intended,

regardless, Mizunuki Ryosuke, whose purpose was unknown, was the Waterfall Shinobi's last straw. He had no choice but to grasp this straw firmly and pin all his hopes on him.

"Yes, Lord Mizukage is right..."

Thus, he gathered his strength and struggled to respond to Mizunuki Ryosuke's words.

Just like that, the Waterfall Shinobi leader had become the "Hidden Mist partner" Mizunuki Ryosuke spoke of. And the leader's response was basically equivalent to tacitly allowing Mizunuki Ryosuke to participate in the dispute between the two sides on behalf of the Waterfall Shinobi.

In this exchange of questions and answers, the Waterfall Shinobi leader had actually reached a certain degree of tacit understanding with Mizunuki Ryosuke.

The leader's response did not exceed Mizunuki Ryosuke's expectations.

One is an enemy who wants your life, and the other is a "kind person" who suddenly appears to save your life. If you have to choose to trust or submit to one of them, I think no one would choose the first option.

Seeing this, the corners of Mizunuki Ryosuke's mouth curved upward, and he shifted his gaze to Huangtu on the opposite side, his eyes filled with playfulness.

His eyes seemed to be saying: "Look, this is the 'justification' you wanted; I've given it to you now."

Huangtu's face turned from blue to purple. He clenched his fists, truly unable to accept the current outcome.

Although he knew that Mizunuki Ryosuke had colluded with the Waterfall Shinobi leader right in front of him, he was helpless.

After all, the parties involved had already admitted it; what else could he say?

The interaction between Mizunuki Ryosuke and the Waterfall Shinobi leader had kicked the ball back to Huangtu's feet.

In the recent ceasefire agreement between the three nations of Water, Lightning, and Earth, it was stated that the Rock Shinobi must fulfill the various terms agreed upon that day, while the Hidden Cloud and Hidden Mist must immediately stop their operations against the Rock Shinobi. Furthermore, the terms stated that unless the victorious nations, the Hidden Cloud and Hidden Mist, were invaded, they could not take the initiative to wage war against the Hidden Rock.

If any of the three parties violated the agreement, the other two had the right to stop fulfilling it.

And now, Huangtu, who could have used the ceasefire agreement to restrain Mizunuki Ryosuke, was instead left unable to step down by Mizunuki Ryosuke's counter-accusation.

The Waterfall Shinobi leader had suddenly transformed into a "Hidden Mist partner," so the Rock Shinobi, who had attacked and critically injured this "Hidden Mist partner," had instead become the one who first violated the ceasefire agreement.

Therefore, no matter what, Huangtu could not accept this result.

"Lord Mizukage, please do not make things up!"

"This is the Land of Waterfalls, and that man is the leader of the Hidden Waterfall Village, not some 'Hidden Mist partner'!"

"I cannot believe your argument!"

Huangtu forced himself to calm down, trying to argue based on reason.

"Oh?"

"Then how would you be able to believe it?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke's expression was gentle, looking like a reasonable gentleman.

"Please provide evidence!"

Huangtu couldn't fathom Mizunuki Ryosuke's depth at all and could only grit his teeth and continue to press.

Who knew that upon hearing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke still had no intention of getting angry, but remained as easygoing as ever.

"Evidence, huh?"

"Easy, easy."

He waved his hand and agreed to Huangtu's request.

Now, it was Huangtu's turn to panic completely. Could he really produce any evidence?

Even the Waterfall Shinobi leader, who was lying on the ground receiving treatment, was stunned. They were colluding right in front of everyone; where could there be any "evidence"?

Both men focused their gazes on Mizunuki Ryosuke's face, quietly waiting for his next move.

Soon, Mizunuki Ryosuke asked Huangtu in return.

"You want evidence, right?"

"Then let me ask you, where is this?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke's abrupt question left Huangtu stunned, but in order to figure out what Mizunuki Ryosuke was up to, he chose to respond with a cold face.

"Of course, it's the Land of Waterfalls."

Hearing Huangtu's answer, Mizunuki Ryosuke nodded and continued to ask.

"And what is the name of the village under the waterfall?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke asked another ignorant question that even a three-year-old in the Land of Waterfalls would know, but the more he did so, the more vigilant Huangtu became.

"Of course, it's the Hidden Waterfall Village."

In the end, Huangtu chose to continue answering.

"Very good."

This time, Mizunuki Ryosuke chose to answer with a smile.

Finally, he pointed to himself and asked Huangtu the last question.

"Then let me ask you again."

"Who am I?"

The expression on Mizunuki Ryosuke's face was light and breezy, but as he asked this, the atmosphere around them suddenly became heavy.

This man was actually asking him "who he was." Who was he? Who else could he be!

Huangtu was full of doubts. He knew very well that when dealing with a demon like Mizunuki Ryosuke who was good at manipulating people's hearts, he had to be twelve times more vigilant.

What was his intention in asking this?

This time, Huangtu chose not to answer.

Because he understood that Mizunuki Ryosuke's purpose in asking these things was not to inquire, but to "declare" something.

Seeing that Huangtu didn't speak for a long time, Mizunuki Ryosuke didn't continue to wait, but chose to speak proactively.

"Then let me tell you who I am."

"Me? It's simple. Just an unremarkable ninja."

Hearing this, Huangtu's face turned red, his eyes full of strangeness, and he thought to himself.

"If you are unremarkable, then no one in the entire ninja world would dare to say they are special."

Today, Mizunuki Ryosuke had redefined the meaning of "unremarkable" for him.

Huangtu complained to himself but didn't interrupt Mizunuki Ryosuke's act.

Ryosuke naturally didn't know Huangtu's thoughts and continued unhurriedly.

"It's just that unlike others, I shoulder the title of 'Mizukage'."

"Since you have already stated that this is the Land of 'Waterfall', and you are invading the 'Waterfall' Hidden Village,"

"then what is the problem with me, the Mizukage, taking action?"

"'Waterfall' itself is a part of 'Water'."

"You want evidence, right? This—is the 'evidence'!!"

At first, Mizunuki Ryosuke could still use an indifferent tone, but as he continued to speak, he simply stopped hiding, and a chillingly domineering aura erupted from his body.

The formal definition of the character "Waterfall" is: rushing water.

Just as Mizunuki Ryosuke said, "Waterfall" is indeed a part of "Water."

The information revealed in Mizunuki Ryosuke's words was enormous, and the meaning behind them undoubtedly exposed his purpose to everyone.

Although Huangtu knew Mizunuki Ryosuke must have a plan, he hadn't expected him to be so domineering!

Both Huangtu and the Waterfall Shinobi leader had their expressions change simultaneously, and for a moment, they didn't know what to say.